Feeding tube order is for Ensure 300 cc q6h. Ensure provides 250 cal/ 8 oz. How many calories per day would the patient receive?

Question

Nursing question 

Answer 1

1 cubic centimeter = 0.033814 ounces

 

300 cc = 10.1442 oz

 

250 cal               ?

---------  =  ------------

 8 oz              10.1442

 

 

cross multiplying:

 

? = 250 * 10.1442 / 8 = 317